Review: Butterick 5886 | Gone With The Wind Fabulous!

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I could get my twirl on in this!

The moment that Mood posted a photo of this gorgeous fabric on their Instagram account, I immediately found it on the site and pulled the trigger on the purchase. I was already in the mindset to make summer dresses, but I was still mentally deliberating on fabric choices. And seeing this fabric at that exact moment... well, it was just serendipitous.

This beautiful paisley print silk crepe de chine was the perfect marriage of fabric and pattern to Butterick 5886. This fabric is so lightweight, floaty and luxurious. It was perfect for a halter-style, high-low hem dress.

As much as I love silk fabrics, they're usually difficult to handle. But this fabric cut beautifully and was easy to handle. I had no trouble keeping it on the grain, nor did it "crawl". I used French seams and a narrow hem, because the wrong side of the hem shows.

Fashion tip #1 - A good racerback bra with a deep front closure is perfect for this!

Fashion tip #2 - To insure there's no "slippage", pick up Topstick Hairpiece Tape. I got mine at Sally's Beauty Supply. In my opinion, it looks a lot neater than using a pin.

The seams are understitch. And I used a China silk from my stash to line the dress.

For the pattern, I lengthened the bodice by an inch.

And the skirt by three inches.

And here's a tip: For silk dresses with zippers, always interface the zipper insertion area.

I absolutely love this silhouette, and I can see myself living in these kind of dresses all summer!

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How funny, I came to comment and saw Allison's comment above and wondered if I had already posted and forgotten, it's very possible these days! The high-low maxis are working for you this summer, both this one and the striped version look great and also pretty versatile.

I just saw this fabric on Mood. It does look spectacular made up as this dress. I am sure you can you can be "gone with the wind fabulous" in this dress. You do look great in this dress. I believe you can wear just about anything!

I'm glad you shared this pattern...you should have been the one modeling on that pattern cover, because their view does the dress NO justice. I would have never purchased this pattern, it's just not appealing. But, I love the way you worked it. I love how you did the lining ( shorter than the outer layer) so you can't see it at all at the hem. I don't know if the pattern calls for it that way, but that's smart. Beautiful fabric...it looks great on you! I would definitely go out and buy it now, lol!

There is no more I can ad to what's already been said....I fell in love with it on FB, and it looks just beautiful on you. It's the first time I've coveted an article of clothing in a LONG time. I see something similar in my future.

Hi,I was checking my morning blogs when I hit a link by mistake and you pop up and I was WOWED BY THIS PICTURE SO I HAD TO INVESTIGATE...LOL You ROCK THIS FABRIC & Pattern I think they were made JUST for YOU !!!!! any hoo I am your new follower now. I am Linda from Texas nice to meet you now I am on my way to see the rest of your blog Have a Great day !!!!!